Agapanthus are perennials with fleshy, rhizomatous rootstocks originating from Southern Africa. Both deciduous and evergreen, some have thick, strappy leaves and others grass-like foliage. They range from fully hardy to half hardy, with the evergreen varieties generally the most tender. The evergreen species originate mainly from areas with winter or year-round rainfall, such as the East or West Cape. Deciduous species grow mainly in areas with dry winters and moist summers

Also known as monkey puzzle, Araucaria Araucana is an evergreen tree growing to 1-1.5m in diameter and 30-40m in height. It is native to central and southern Chile and western Argentina. Araucaria Araucana is the hardiest species in the conifer genus Araucaria.

An easy-to-grow flowering shrub from the tropics that offers a steady display of golden yellow flowers all spring and summer long. It's prized for its excellent heat tolerance and long-season bloom -- as well as the fact that allamanda grows well in both containers and landscapes.